Question

1. Discuss the following conceptual model/framework of Orem’s Self-Care Theory

  

Answer 1

Dorothea Orem framed this theory from 1959to 2001.The others name are Self-care deficit theory ,Orem's model of nursing .It is considered to be one of the highly preferred and used grand nursing theory by the nursing professionals

The main concept of this theory is the patient should do self care for themselves and be a part of their care actively. This has gained immense welcome because of positive outcome.It is not something like that the entire needs of patients has to met by themselves .The nurse also actively participate in the care where the patient demands or deficit off.

Here the self care is assessed and identified by patient termed to be self care and self care demands respectively .When patient tries to accomplish the task by themselves is termed to be self care agency .If patient cannot do a particular care and is deficient in doing OT .The nurse comes into action to help them meet their needs especially their self care requisite .In exercise to provide this the nurse assess them whether they need complete compensation or partial compensation or just support to achieve the goal.

The nurses uses this in their practice to segregate patient on the basis of their needs . This can help them to provide a quality care , reduce unnecessary wastage of time  and provide mist appropriate and accurate care to the patient .